Essential Japanese phrases!

Thursday 15 April 2004 23:00 BST

Uma was so impressed with the This is London japanese translation!

The Kill Bill films have helped bring Japanese culture to the fore again - but what's to do if you want to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese delights, but don't know how to say it in the native tongue? Never fear, we've put together an, er, essential collection of Japanese phrases from the films and for real life, too...

Everyday phrases

"Excuse me, where can I purchase a yellow tracksuit?"

Sumimasen ga, doko de kiiro no torakkusuutsu ga meamasu ka?

"Do you have any advice on how to get these bloodstains out of the carpet?"

Kono kaapetto no kekkon wo do yattara toreru ka oshiete kureru?

"Does this Samurai sword count as carry-on luggage?"

Kono nihonto, kinai mochikomi ni dekimasu ka?

"I'm sorry, I seem to have sliced the top of your head off."

Gomen, atama no teppen wo kiri tochatta mitai.

Film Quotes

"Wiggle your big toe."

(Ashi no) oyayubi wo purupuru sasete mite.

"Those of you lucky enough to have your lives take them with you. However, leave the limbs you've lost. They belong to me now."